Recent press reports quote the head of the Iranian Space Agency, Mohsen Bahrami, as saying that he would like to see Iran cooperate with the American space agency, NASA. ThorGroup’s Chairman and President, Dr. John B. Sheldon, argues that while Mr. Bahrami’s sentiments are noble, political realities mean space cooperation …
Read More »IAC 2016: UAE Space Agency joins the International Astronautical Federation
The UAE Space Agency has been inducted into the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) during the 2016 International Astronautical Congress being held in Guadalajara, Mexico, held 26-30 September 2016. The IAF is a non-profit non-governmental organisation set up in 1951 under French law. Its structure is laid out in the IAF …
Read More »Türksat, Inmarsat join forces on SATCOM, technology transfer
British satellite communications company Inmarsat and Turkey’s satellite operator Türksat have signed a partnership agreement to collaborate on satellite services, maritime communications, and in the defence and aerospace sectors, according to Turkish media outlets. Speaking to reporters in Ankara on 27 September 2016, the Turkish Transport, Maritime Affairs, and Communications …
Read More »Turkey claims it is ready to launch space agency, but seems no further than where it was five months ago
The Turkish Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications Minister, Ahmet Arslan, told Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak Online on 23 September 2016 that the government in Ankara is ready to establish the Turkish Space Agency once parliament has debated and approved the draft bill authorising its creation. Mr. Arslan said, “We continue …
Read More »Japanese space policy minister visits Türksat headquarters
Japanese Minister of Space Policy Mr. Yosuke Tsuruho accompanied by Japanese delegates paid a visit to Türksat Headquarters located in Gölbaşı as part of his visit to Turkey, on 9 September 2016. Türksat’s CEO, Cenk Şen, welcomed Mr. Tsuruho and the accompanying delegates, and after a briefing on Türksat and …
Read More »Serbian Office for Space Sciences, Research and Development founded
In August 2016 the Serbian Office for Space Sciences, Research and Development (SERBSPACE) was established in Belgrade, Serbia. It is registered as a Non-Government Organisation (NGO) in Serbia. SERBSPACE’s goals are development of Serbian space sciences, improvement of research and development relating to space, cooperation with national and international universities, …
Read More »UAE Space Agency to have big presence at 67th International Astronautical Congress in Mexico
The UAE Space Agency announced today its participation in the 67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), which will take place at the Expo Guadalajara in Mexico, from 26 to 30 September 2016. The UAE Space Agency will use the platform as an opportunity to share experiences, challenges, and insights in space …
Read More »Iran and APSCO to create a space situational awareness network
Iranian press reports are suggesting that Iran and its Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organisation (APSCO) partners China, Pakistan, and Peru are in the process of creating a space situational awareness (SSA) network initially consisting of ground-based optical telescopes. According to reports, the first such optical telescope will become operational in October …
Read More »UAE Space Agency discusses use of space technology for agriculture with Japan
The UAE Space Agency has explored ways of strengthening bilateral relations and supporting the vision of cooperation in applying space technology to the agricultural sector. The developments were discussed during an official visit by senior officials from the Japanese government to the Space Agency headquarters in Abu Dhabi. HE Dr …
Read More »Iranian satellites to share information system of the Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organisation
During the 10th annual summit of member states of the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organisation (APSCO) it was announced that Iran has been given permission for its satellites to share the APSCO information system. The summit, held in Istanbul, Turkey, on 6-8 September 2016, also agreed that Iranian satellites be accepted …
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